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Sales and prices of existing homes dropped last month

Sales of previously owned homes dropped more than forecast in February, and the median purchase price declined to the lowest point since February 2002, Bloomberg reported after the release of a report from the National …

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Bob Knapp sentencing set for June 10

Developer Bob Knapp, who hoped to turn downtown’s Equitable Building into luxury condominiums and commercial spaces, will be sentenced June 10 in U.S. District Court in Des Moines after pleading guilty to conspiring to violate …

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Property for sale


Bob Darr is walking in the best and worst of a real estate agent’s world.

Darr works for Peoples Co. Of late, he has been shepherding potential buyers through a listing of 38 houses and …

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Sixth Avenue development group reports progress in 2010

A swath of Des Moines running along Sixth Avenue from Interstate 235 north to the Des Moines River did not have a single commercial vacancy at the end of 2010.
    Instead, the area celebrated …

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Construction materials prices keep climbing

For the fifth consecutive month, prices for construction materials increased in February, rising 1.1 percent, according to Wednesday’s Producer Price Index report by the Department of Labor. Year-over-year, construction material prices are up 6.1 percent. …

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Dunkin’ Donuts to offer flexible design concepts to Iowa franchisees

The parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins said Tuesday that it is looking for franchisees to open restaurants in Iowa.

“Dunkin’ Donuts is looking for qualified candidates with food service, operations and real estate …

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Rising oil prices could affect CRE

Rising oil prices and unstable Middle East regimes could mean double trouble for the global economic recovery, but could benefit some segments of the commercial real estate market, REIT.com reported. According to Jonathan Litt, managing …

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AGC releases plan to stimulate construction industry

The Associated General Contractors of America has released a new plan to stimulate demand for construction. The plan, “Building a Stronger Future, A New Blueprint for Economic Growth,” outlines measures to help spur private sector …

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Signed Lease Transactions (Week of March 13)

Midwest Project Partners Inc. has leased 1,093 square feet of space at 1603 22nd St. in West Des Moines. The tenant was represented by Judy Patterson and Ed Urbanek, both of Iowa Realty Commercial. The landlord, …

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Senior housing developers look to Chinese market

U.S. developers of senior housing are looking to enter the Chinese market as that country’s population ages, MarketWatch reported.

Chinese developers “are seeking America’s experience and expertise to help them achieve world-class standards,” said Nie …